ICT Manager at Gusii Water and Sanitation Company Limited (GWASCO)

Responsibilities

As the Head of the key support department in the company the ICT Manager’s focus will be in leading all our efficiency improvement initiatives in cooperation with his/her colleagues and various development partners. In particular, he/she will:

• Plan, develop, coordinate and ensure delivery of all our ICT needs including the policies, operational, manuals and departmental budget
• Prepare technical specifications for procurement of hardware and software and liaise with vendors.
• Manage all new installations, upgrades, enhancements, administration and maintenance of the ICT infrastructure and equipment, ensuring that the LAN, Telephone Systems and WAN are operational
• Manage the security of company information by developing the necessary network protocols and the implementation of disaster recovery procedures • Relay relevant ICT-related information to company in timely manner including the M&E reports
• Manage departmental staff performance, development, training and motivation for effective performance
• Train all end users on the use of ICT systems and equipment to ensure effectiveness and efficiency
• Advise management on current and future ICT trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline, 5+ years’ working experience in a busy ICT environment with exposure in hardware, software and network applications, 3 years in senior management position.
• A member of an ICT Professional Body is an advantage
• Project Management skills experience and training is essential.
• Experience with Database Management Systems: Oracle and SQL Server platforms exposure is mandatory.
• Demonstrable first experience with ERP systems and conversant with Water Billing Systems (M@jics Billing Software); Sage Pastel Evolution & GIS Systems will be an advantage.
• Very good programming skills (VB, Net, Java, Web Scripting – PHP, JavaScript, etc.) is a top advantage
• Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Remuneration 

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with responsibility of the job and the experience of the individual will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.